Open Source Civic EV Kit

JUNE 30, 2008

I spent most of this afternoon and evening removing the fuel tank and exhaust system. Since this part of the car wasn't steam cleaned like the engine compartment, I got complete covered in dirt and gasoline grime. You don't store your tires in the house?) Okay, now for the fuel tank.

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Exhaust Fuel Gasoline-Electric Gasoline 100

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2013

Toyota will also use the venue to unveil further potential technology directions in the future of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles with the world premiere of the Yaris Hybrid-R concept, as well as the latest status of its fuel cell technology development, due to be launched in a production car by 2015. Yaris Hybrid-R concept.

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Hybrid Toyota Concept Motor 225

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MARCH 25, 2015

Using technology from the 2016 Chevrolet Volt propulsion system ( earlier post ), Malibu Hybrid will offer an estimated combined fuel economy rating exceeding 45 mpg (5.22 The engine also features Chevrolet’s first application of Exhaust Gas Heat Recovery, or EGHR, technology, which uses exhaust heat to warm the engine and cabin.

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Fuel Economy Malibu Hybrid MPG Volt 150

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

All three incorporate a fourth-generation, 100 kW LT PEM (Low Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane) fuel cell stack developed in-house by Volkswagen Group Research at the Volkswagen Technology Center for Electric Traction. Fuel cell technology is running in comepetition with long-range battery electric vehicles.

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Audi Hydrogen Fuel Concept 278

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JULY 23, 2014

Enerpulse Technologies said that it has further identified the underlying mechanism by which its its pulsed energy ignition technology improves fuel economy, reduces emission and delivers higher torque in spark ignited (SI) internal combustion (IC) engines. Earlier post.) —Wes Helgeson, senior research engineer.

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Fuel Economy Plug Economy Energy 210

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors.

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Infinity Gasoline Power Powered 225

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JANUARY 18, 2014

in electric vehicles (PEVs). energy storing) materials. Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. The components to enable electric drive vehicles must be more affordable. Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion.

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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APRIL 9, 2019

Each vehicle has been designed and developed at SEAT’s headquarters in Martorell, and represents a further step in the firm’s vehicle development program, showcasing the benefits of using CNG as the primary fuel. SEAT is committed to boosting CNG as a sustainable alternative to conventional fossil fuels.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric 304

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

T-Jet gasoline—and a dual fuel LPG/gasoline variant of the 1.4 MultiJet II engine offers a range of features to save fuel and cut emissions. The exhaust gas treatment system implements close-coupled DPF technology which efficiently integrates the oxidizing catalytic converter and the particulate filter (CCDPF).

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Gasoline Diesel Engine 2014 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Hyundai Motor is showcasing two new turbocharged gasoline direct injected (T-GDI) engines at the Paris Motor Show 2014. In addition, Hyundai is premiering at the Paris show its first 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, fitted into the i30 CNG natural gas concept car, which contributes to improved fuel efficiency. Both engines—1.0-liter

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) are similar to BEVs in that they have an electric-only powertrain, but they store energy differently. FCEVs store hydrogen gas in a tank rather than charging a battery. The fuel cell in FCEVs generates energy by combining hydrogen and oxygen from the air.

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Electric Vehicles Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen 52

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2017

At the 38 th Vienna Motor Symposium Volkswagen is introducing a new, more fuel-efficient “Coasting - Engine off” micro hybrid system—which shuts off the engine completely—as well as a new, compact three-cylinder natural gas engine for the Polo. The system reduces fuel consumption in practical use by up to 0.4 liters/100 km.

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Gas Engine Motor Motors 207

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MARCH 23, 2016

The weight of the four-cylinder turbo engine, as well as its fuel consumption, was further reduced, while the efficiency of the two energy recovery systems of the hybrid drive have been improved. For 2016, the components of the electric drive have also become more powerful and efficient.

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Porsche Hybrid Batteries Battery 150

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JUNE 14, 2015

The amount of liquid fuel that may be used in a lap decreases in proportion to the amount of electrical energy a driver is able to employ.). Porsche increased the combustion efficiency of the now lighter and more rigid 2-liter V4 turbocharged gasoline engine for its second season.

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Porsche Audi Exhaust Li-ion 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2014

The V4 gasoline engine with direct injection and turbocharging is integrated in the chassis as a mid-engine. The batteries at the center of the vehicle supply the electric motor at the front axle with energy. liter V-4 gasoline engine that is compact and lightweight. —Matthias Müller, Chairman of Porsche AG.

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Porsche Hybrid Gasoline-Electric Carbon Fiber 290

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JULY 1, 2010

Fuel-consumption and emissions lowering features on the new Sharan. The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. Combined fuel consumption is 5.71

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MPG Fuel Batteries Battery 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2013

At SAE World Congress in Detroit, Honda engineers presented several papers on the development of the new Accord plug-in hybrid, describing work on the new gasoline engine (which will also be featured in the coming full hybrid version of the Accord), and the development of the new two-motor system. gasoline engine. Fuel injection type.

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Honda Plug-in Plug Hybrid 296

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MARCH 23, 2016

km) of all-electric range—twice the electric range of the previous model with its 4.4 Both the standard Prius hybrid and the Prius Prime are powered by Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, which combines the output of the gasoline engine and electric motor through a planetary-type continuously variable transmission.

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Prius Toyota PHEV Range 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2009

BMW dedicated a portion of its recent Innovation Days 2009 event to the topic of Intelligent Heat management as a mechanism for reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. Even a highly efficient combustion engine converts only about one-third of the energy in the fuel into traction actually propelling the car. No more cold starts.

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BMW Fuel Exhaust CO2 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

In 1975, General Ernesto Geisel, then-president of Brazil, ordered the country’s gasoline supply mixed with 10% ethanol. The level was raised to 25% over the next five years, which was intended to maintain a constant Brazilian gasoline supply for an ever-increasing demand.

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APRIL 11, 2019

For the first time, Audi has combined an electric-powered compressor (EPC) with a 48-volt primary electrical system. The pairing of an electric compressor with a 48-volt primary electrical system takes the three-liter V6 TDI’s total power output to 257 kW (349 hp). With dual supercharging—i.e., 37.3 – 37.9

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Audi Diesel Exhaust MPH 150

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Volkswagen engineers redesigned a large number of the base engine components to improve acoustics, fuel consumption, and exhaust gas emissions. Because diesels operate at higher temperatures than gasoline engines, NO x formation has always been an issue for diesels. Volkswagen planned to use both. Earlier post.)

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Diesel Engine Emissions Exhaust 150

Blink Charging

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For the time being, some electric vehicles (EVs) are more expensive to buy than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. When it comes to fueling, maintaining and keeping your vehicle long-term, EVs perform better in every category (not to mention that they also perform better on the road). cents per kilowatt hour (kWh).

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Maintenance Gasoline-Electric Purchase Gasoline 63

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2016

kWh battery pack for twice the electric range of its predecessor, as well as some enhancements to its powertrain, including a Toyota-first dual motor generator drive system. This uses both the electric motor and the generator for drive force, helping to boost acceleration performance. 1, yet runs on regular-grade gasoline.

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Prius Price PHEV Sale 244

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2013

of displacement while the permissible maximum size of gasoline engines used by LMP1 race cars was 2L (turbo engines) or 3.4L (normally aspirated engines). In the future, gasoline and diesel engines will be allowed to “breathe freely.” bar; gasoline: 2.5 As of 2014, displacement no longer numbers among the limiting factors.

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Audi Hybrid Energy Storage Diesel 278

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

liter four-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine with a 116PS (85kW) electric motor. Combined NEDC fuel economy is 84 mpg US (101 mpg UK, 2.8 The Range Rover Sport P400e emits only 64g CO 2 /km on the NEDC combined cycle and offers an all-electric range of up to 31 miles (51 km) without the gasoline engine running.

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Land Rover Plug-in Range Plug 150

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MARCH 27, 2015

The amount of liquid fuel that may be used in a lap decreases in proportion to the amount of electrical energy a driver is able to employ.). 2015 energy/fuel use formulas for one lap in Le Mans. Liters gasoline. Click to enlarge. Recovered energy (MJ). Liters diesel.

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Porsche 2015 Hybrid Carbon Fiber 150

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. Audi is systematically driving forward the electrification of its cars with both high-voltage, electric drive e-tron models as well as lower voltage mild hybrids.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2018

The 919 is powered by a compact two-liter turbocharged V4-cylinder engine (90 degree cylinder bank angle) and two different energy recovery systems: KERS with a motor generator unit (MGU) mounted on the front axle for recapturing brake energy; ERS for recuperation of energy from exhaust gases. This was by far below the systems’ potential.

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Porsche Hybrid 2017 Exhaust 220

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 18, 2024

If there was ever a car on the road fitting the bill as future, it is the 2024 Toyota Mirai Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV). This is impressive as there are only 55 operating hydrogen fuel stations in the state and the availability of hydrogen is sometimes spotty. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Toyota Hydrogen Lexus California 62

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The Euro 6 compliant engine delivers almost 5% more horsepower and 14% more torque while reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions. This ensures high power, improved fuel atomization and also contributes to quieter running. BlueInjection is an after-treatment which removes nitrogen oxide (NO x ) from the engine’s exhaust gases.

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Diesel Exhaust Engine Water 230

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APRIL 27, 2012

Audi is launching its completely updated Q5 SUV series with five engine options: three TDI (diesel) and two TFSI (gasoline) engines, as well as the Q5 Hybrid Quattro ( earlier post , earlier post for more details on the hybrid technology). The 75 liter (20 gallons US) fuel tank enables driving ranges of up to 1,400 km (870 miles).

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Audi Engine Hybrid Fuel 231

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APRIL 15, 2009

Audi has rolled out its new generation Q7 performance SUV with lower fuel consumption and emissions. The Audi Q7 is available with six direct injection engines, two of them gasoline-powered and four diesel engines, including the world’s most powerful diesel SUV, the Audi Q7 V12 TDI. TDI clean diesel has fuel consumption of 8.9

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Audi SUV Emissions Fuel 150

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The regenerative braking system converts kinetic energy to electricity during deceleration, stores it in capacitors and then uses it to power the vehicle’s electric equipment, thereby reducing load on the engine and saving fuel. CX-5 customers can also select the direct injection SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine.

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Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 210

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

The diversified manufacturer also said that in addition to boosting engine performance, its superchargers can provide up to a 5% fuel savings and reduce emissions compared to competing technologies. 136 kg], which translates into improved fuel economy and enhanced performance and safety for the end consumer.

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Eaton Emissions Fuel Range 218